India will continue purchasing Russian crude oil regardless of changes or expiry in US waiver arrangements, a government official says. According to Business Standard, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in India’s Petroleum Ministry, states that India’s purchases of Russian oil are not dependent on US sanctions waivers. Business Standard also reports that India will keep buying Russian oil even if the US waiver does not extend. The reporting notes that fuel retailers’ under-recoveries have narrowed following a recent price hike, suggesting reduced pressure on retailers even as import sourcing continues. India Today similarly quotes a government source indicating that India will keep buying Russian oil despite US waiver changes. Taken together, the articles indicate that India’s approach remains stable: it continues importing Russian oil and does not treat US waiver conditions as a decisive factor for maintaining supply. The accounts do not provide new details on volumes, pricing, or contract terms, focusing instead on the government’s position that purchases continue irrespective of US policy changes.